This Sunday, September 15 at 8:30 AM

the Children’s Choir is  Singing the Introit at 8:30 Worship Service

* On Sunday, meet at 8:00 AM in the hallway to the left of the sanctuary (the pulpit side) for robing and rehearsing before singing in the 8:30 service.

* Our choristers who are 4, 5, and 6 year olds not yet in 1st grade can dismiss with the Young Children and Worship group.

* We will have front row pews reserved for our older choristers and their families so we can all sit together. 

 * Children will keep their robes on during the worship service.  We will derobe together after the service in the back hallway.

Here is the most up-to-date Children’s Choir Schedule: Choir Schedule 2019-2020

Children’s Choirs will begin rehearsals on Sunday, August 18, from 4:00-5:00 pm.   Watch for details and registration for this next season of singing and praising God with our voices.

The choir ministry serves children ages 4-12 and the choirs meet weekly on Sundays from 4:00-5:00 for rehearsal.   Highlights of the upcoming choir season are singing monthly in our worship services, singing in worship at a local nursing home, and leading the Christmas Eve Family 5:00 Service with many songs.

January 6|  rehearsal from 4:00-5:00 P.M.

January 13| rehearsal from 4:00-5:00 P.M.

January 20 | Hosanna and Doxology sing at the 8:30 service and are invited to join with all Sunday School children for the 11:00 introit – all to honor Pastor Todd on his last Sunday at FPC.

January 27 | Special Rehearsal from 4:00-5:30 PM with James Wells, guest director, and pizza and game night.

This Coming Sunday, October 28

the Children’s Choir is  Singing the Introit at 8:30 Worship Service

* On Sunday, meet at 8:00 AM in the hallway to the left of the sanctuary (the pulpit side) for robing and rehearsing before singing in the 8:30 service.

* Our choristers who are 4, 5, and 6 year olds not yet in 1st grade can dismiss with the Young Children and Worship group.

* We will have front row pews reserved for our older choristers and their families so we can all sit together. 

 * Children will keep their robes on during the worship service.  We will derobe together after the service in the back hallway.

The choirs share their songs in worship at least once per month; Fall 2018 Choir Calendar.  Additionally, they will work on songs for the Family Christmas Eve worship service.

Children spend time with all ages and  also by age-group during rehearsals.

The Hosanna Choir is for children ages 4 through younger elementary and the Doxology Choir is for older elementary. The directors are Kelly Posey and Brianna Mehler.

Why should your child join Children’s Choir?

The goal of the Children’s Choir Ministry at First Presbyterian Church is to build and nurture lifelong faith through actively praising and worshiping God with the gift of singing.

• Children will learn another form of worshiping God. As St. Augustine once wrote, “To sing is to pray twice.”
• Children learn various aspects of the worship service and come to have a greater understanding of what each part of the service means. They also come to understand music’s role in praising God.
• Children participate in various devotional activities during rehearsals to strengthen their faith and foundation.
• Children learn how to work with one another as part of a group. Choirs are the strongest when every member works together for the good of the whole.
• Children gather a great base of musical knowledge with our wonderful directors. Children spend time not only singing, but learning the basics of music reading. They develop their singing voices and gain an appreciation for music.

It is really fun! Our directors love music and spending time with the children. They aim to make it an enjoyable experience for all and develop a lifelong desire for music and worship.

We had a lovely time at our end-of-year celebration last Sunday with our choir families. Ms. Kim provided a tasty spaghetti supper, we learned a new meal blessing sung to the tune of “Jesus Loves Me,” and the children each received a coloring book of Psalms to help them reflect on the sung prayers we are given in the Bible. Thank you especially to parents who came and brought their ideas to our Q&A session!

The directors of our Music and Children’s Ministries are meeting regularly this month with children’s choir staff to plan possibilities for the Fall 2018 Children’s Choir program. There are exciting developments in the works!

We hope you will take some time this summer to sing to God with your families, in worship, and even just in your alone time!

Blessings,

– Rachel, Brianna, and Kelly